NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern: Check Marking Scheme, Exam Duration, Distribution of Marks
National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test 2026 ( NIMCET )
NIMCET 2026 exam pattern will be released at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. Through the NIMCET exam pattern 2026, the candidates can check how the authorities will conduct the entrance examination. Before commencing the preparation process, the candidates are advised to check the official exam pattern of NIMCET 2026. Some of the vital information that candidates can check through the NIMCET exam pattern includes the examination mode, duration, sections, type of questions, total number of questions, marking scheme, and more. According to the exam pattern, NIMCET 2026 will be conducted as a computer-based test. Along with the exam pattern, the candidates are also advised to check the official NIMCET 2026 syllabus. Read to know more about the NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern.
- NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern
- NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern - Division of Questions
- NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern - Important Points
- NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern
The official NIMCET exam pattern for the 2026 exam will release in March 2026, tentatively. You can check 2025 exam pattern for an idea.
NIMCET 2025 Exam Pattern
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode |
Computer-Based Test |
| Medium of Exam |
English |
| Duration |
Total Duration: 2 Hours |
| Type of Questions |
Objective MCQs |
| Sections |
Math: 50 Questions Logical Reasoning: 40 Questions Computer Awareness: 20 Questions English: 10 Questions |
| Total Number of Questions |
120 |
| Total Marks |
1000 |
| Marking Scheme |
Part 1: Mathematics
Part 2: Analytical Ability & Reasoning
Part 3: Computer Awareness
Part 4: General English
|
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NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern - Division of Questions
NIMCET Exam 2026 - Division of Questions
| Sections |
Number of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I - Mathematics |
50 questions |
600 |
| Part II - Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning |
40 questions |
240 |
| Part III - Computer Awareness |
20 questions |
120 |
| Part III - General English |
10 questions |
40 |
| Total |
120 questions |
1000
|
The NIMCET exam will be of 2 hours duration. The paper is divided into three parts, each allotted a specific time, which must be followed by the candidates.
- Part 1: Math (70 minutes)
- Part 2: Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning (30 minutes)
- Part 3: Computer Awareness & General English (20 minutes)
In case more than one answer is selected for a question, it will be negatively marked.
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NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern - Important Points
- The authorities will conduct the NIMCET 2026 exam online, i.e., as a computer-based test.
- For every question, four options will be given. The correct option has to be selected and submitted.
- All sections should be completed within the allotted time.
- Candidates can use the test booklet for rough work and calculations. No other paper will be allowed for rough work.
- Since there is a negative marking, candidates are advised not to attempt questions about which they are unsure.
- Providing multiple answers to a single question will result in negative marking.
Commonly asked questions
NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Read to know more about NIMCET 2026 Exam Pattern Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks ago
Some books that you can refer to for preparing the Computer Awareness paper of the NIMCET exam are -
Objective Question Bank for Computer Awareness for General Competitions by Arihant Experts
Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams by Saumya Ranjan Behera
Exam Preparation Books For Lucent's Co
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
Here are some of the good books that can help you learn logical reasoning -
Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by R.S. Agarwal
All About Reasoning by Anjali A Gupta
A New Approach to REASONING Verbal & Non-Verbal by B.S. Sijwali, Indu Sijwali
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
Some recommended books to prepare for the numerical ability paper of NIMCET are:
NCERT Mathematics Textbook for class 12
Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
Numerical Ability and Mathematical Aptitude by A B Rao
Objective Mathematics by RD Sharma
Arihant Study Package
Arihant MCA Entrance Exam Book
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
No. Since you couldn't complete the process, your application will not be accepted. The NIMCET application process will only complete after you have paid the application fee. Make sure that you do not miss any of the required steps of the application process, be it payment of fee or uploading of doc
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
The eligibility criteria for NIMCET are as follows -
Criteria | Details |
Nationality | Must be an Indian citizen |
Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in B.Sc. (Computer Science/IT), BCA, B.Tech/B.E., or any equivalent degree with Mathematics/Statistics as a subject at 10+2 or graduation level |
Minimum Marks | At least 60% aggregate or 6.5 CGPA (55% or 6.0 CGPA for SC/ST/PwD candidates) |
Final Year Students | Eligible to apply, but must provide proof of passing before admission |
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
You will get an email as well as an SMS notification about the release date of their admit cards. You will also receive updates to download it. All the candidates are required to print the NIMCET Admit Card on precision printers, only such as Laser Printers (and not on Inkjet printers). You are also
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
The National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are the conducting authorities of the NIMCET. Every year, an NIT conducts the exam on a rotational basis. In 2025, the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli, conducted the exam.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
The NIMCET is conducted by an individual NIT on a rotational basis every year. So the NIT that is conducting the NIMCET in that year will release the NIMCET answer key. In 2025, the National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli conducted the NIMCET and hence, released the answer key.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
If you find any discrepancy in the NIMCET answer keys, you can raise objections online at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. You would need to submit your objections with supporting proof. For every objection, INR 500 has to be paid online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. Authorities will n
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 4 weeks ago
NIMCET Cut-Off marks are mainly influenced by -
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Number of applicants
- Institute-wise available seats
- Category-wise reservations
- Performance of the candidate in the exam
- Last year's trends
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Contributor-Level 9
65 Institutes accepting NIMCET
Jaipur • Public
5Institute of Information Technology & Management
Janakpuri, Delhi • Private
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Dwarka, Delhi • Public
Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies
Rohini, Delhi • Private
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